Omar Yaghi, a Palestinian refugee, wins Nobel prize in chemistry
Omar Yaghi said: 'I set out to build beautiful things and solve intellectual problems' (X) A Palestinian scientist who grew up in a refugee camp in Jordan has been awarded the Nobel prize in chemistry for his work developing a new form of molecular...
Strategies for Your ADHD Learner
ADHD can be an often misunderstood label. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 6 million children diagnosed with ADHD from 2016-19.1 Despite how common ADHD diagnoses are in the United States, many parents, educators, and...
The Spirituality of Hajj: Introduction
Every year millions of Muslim pilgrims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the spiritual journey of Hajj. With the convenience of modern air travel, a journey that once took months on camelback can now be completed within hours. In 2018, 94% of...
Read, learn and connect at MMWC’s Summer Reading and Activity Camp
Graphic design by Nayfa NajiSchool is almost out and summertime recreation is fast-approaching. Parents and children are planning their precious months ahead, looking for interesting, meaningful activities. Enrolling in a summer reading program is a great...
Indonesia and Malaysia Ranked As Top Destinations For Muslim Travellers in 2023
Photo by Guillaume Marques According to the newly released Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023, Indonesia and Malaysia are the top two Muslim travel destinations worldwide. As it enters its eighth year, the annual report...
Regulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers
File - Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, left, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrive to the White House for a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris on artificial intelligence, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Washington. As concerns grow over increasingly powerful...
The crucial influence of Muslim voters in swing states
Photo by Edmond DantèsBy 2050, the Muslim population in the United States is projected to reach 8.1 million, accounting for 2.1% of the national population—nearly double the current numbers. While this may not be surprising, the growing Muslim population...
How faith can get in the way of seeking mental health care
(Celia Jacobs for The Washington Post)“Doc, I’ll be honest with you,” a new patient in my therapy practice said. “I don’t really want to be here, but I’ve tried everything else, and my sister finally pushed me to come see you.”She said she had been trying...
Getting Ready for Hajj – Physically, Mentally and Spiritually
Hajji [‘haj-jee] (col.) noun 1. someone who performs the act of Hajj (Pilgrimage). 2. a title given to someone who survived HajjWelcome, prospective Hajji, to a unique journey. This journey is an invitation from your Lord to visit His House and engage in...
Milwaukee Muslims play key role in developing safety plans after tragic drownings
Photo courtesy of MMSDMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District placed warning signs where three Rohingya refugees lost their lives last summer.Almost a year ago, the accidental death of a young boy, his father and a family friend shocked Milwaukee’s...
